Watch for These VR Trends in 2018

December 12, 2017

Once primarily considered far-out entertainment, virtual reality is steadily progressing into innovative business tools and medical breakthroughs. Corporate investments, VR startups, and customer-driven demand looks to converge in 2018 to usher in some significant multi-industry trends. In the area of 360 videography, industries like movies, journalism, tourism, and sports will expand with better quality and easier access. Sports fans will continue to experience more virtual viewing with expansion of multiple perspectives. Wireless, high-performance virtual reality devices have already been introduced to the marketplace, but Oculus Go, for example, is expected to bring better resolution with a more reasonable price tag in 2018. Other VR trends expected for 2018 include further developments in the areas of VR social media, immersive content, and travel and hospitality.